FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of teen using electronic cigarettes, or ‘vaping’ devices, has fallen substantially, after a dramatic increase. According to the latest data from the CDC, use of the controversial devices declined by around 800,000 in 2016. It’s not clear why there was such a notable drop, although stricter regulations on sales may…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Millions of bottles of wine are consumed all over the world every year. According to a paper recently published in Food Research International, however, most consumers know virtually nothing about them. Researchers say likes are often influenced by aesthetics, such as labels. Some involved in a recent study developed likes and dislikes…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who have multiple fevers during pregnancy, may increase the risk of giving birth to a child with autism. Researchers in Norway say one fever during any trimester raises the odds by 34 percent, while 3 or more fevers after the first trimester increase the risk by more than 300 percent. They…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Living near an airport could lead to higher blood pressure levels. That’s according to researchers in Greece and England, who say loud noise from planes can negatively affect a person’s health. Long-term exposure at night and early in the morning appears to have the largest impact. The study is the latest to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California legislative leaders and Gov. Jerry Brown have struck an agreement on a $180 billion spending plan. Among other things, it would bump the state’s Rainy Day Fund to $8.5 billion this coming fiscal year, expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, and use revenue from the latest tobacco tax increase for Medi-Cal.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A recent study involving 37 midsize SUVs by the Institute for Highway Safety, finds that only 2 have adequate headlights for night driving. Researchers say the Volvo XC60 and the Hyundai Santa Fe are the only vehicles equipped with lights that can help drivers see obstacles, and have enough time to react…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s planned legal market for recreational marijuana is expected to be worth more than $5 billion. That’s according to a new study by the University of California Agriculture Issues Center, which also finds that about 29 percent of pot consumers are likely to stay in the black market initially, to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — E-cigarettes appear to be less addictive than their traditional counterparts. According to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, vaping doesn’t create the same dependence on nicotine as tobacco. However, their recent study confirms that other chemicals in the electronic devices can still be harmful. Experts say more studies are needed to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Sales of white bread over the past 4 decades have declined by around 75 percent, amid a consensus that it’s not as a healthy as other varieties. According to the Weizman Institute of Science, contrary to popular belief, wheat bread is not inherently healthier. Researchers say people have different responses, and the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s long been thought that increased sexual education leads to a reduction in teen pregnancies. However, according to a new study published in the Journal of Health Economics, that’s not always the case. Budget cuts to sexual health classes in England, are believed to have led to a drop in teen pregnancies.…… MORE
